“If We’re Going, I’ll Need a Weapon” 🇯🇲 (#96)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • Deep in the beautiful Blue Mountains of Jamaica lie the Maroon communities, a unique group of people in Jamaica's history. These are the descendants of escaped slaves who formed militias and outposts in the mountains to guard their freedom. Because of this, an African language, Kromanti, managed to survive for almost 400 years, but it may be on the verge of extinction. I decided I would rent a car in Kingston and go driving through the mountains to Moore Town, a a Maroon settlement that was rumored to have the last speakers of the language. Thankfully, I met someone who was more than happy to show me around - with a machete.
    #sabbatical #jamaica #caribbean

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  • @SabbaticalTommy
    @SabbaticalTommy  3 года назад +631

    This video took forever to make but it was worth it! Enjoy, I originally planned for this to be the last one from Jamaica but there may be one more on the way. Bless

    • @BeanThatDude
      @BeanThatDude 3 года назад +10

      What do you use to learn different languages⁉️

    • @Instacivicbro
      @Instacivicbro 3 года назад +6

      God bless in your travels and have a merry Christmas!

    • @nrobles5907
      @nrobles5907 3 года назад +3

      Yay!! Been waiting for a new video from you!!

    • @shanicesollovan7425
      @shanicesollovan7425 3 года назад +5

      Big up yuh self ♥️💪🏾

    • @davidscott3726
      @davidscott3726 3 года назад +1

      Can we get some uptown Kingston footage

  • @Clan501-Scotland
    @Clan501-Scotland 3 года назад +107

    Man that guy who lead you through the jungle is golden.

  • @myk0_
    @myk0_ 2 года назад +36

    Shootout! Made the vlog so much better .. He’s the real example of a Jamaican we are peaceful & welcoming until you mess with us! Makes me miss my family 🇯🇲 back home 🙏🏽

  • @janice888-44
    @janice888-44 3 года назад +127

    This actually bring tears to my eyes to know that there are still good people left in the world and I love my country no matter what.

  • @remcovanvliet3018
    @remcovanvliet3018 3 года назад +470

    Not only do you possess an amazing ability for picking up languages very quickly, you always manage to find THE nicest people to show you around! Thanks for introducing Shootout to us, Tommy. He seems like an absolute legend.

    • @nameunavailable1330
      @nameunavailable1330 3 года назад +31

      This channel proves the word is full of friendly people

    • @madsamlive
      @madsamlive 3 года назад +1

      @@nameunavailable1330 the word ? Dont you mean world

    • @noyesplease9522
      @noyesplease9522 3 года назад +22

      @@nameunavailable1330 That is the truth. Mainstream media tries to paint a different picture and make us go against each other. But being friendly is universal and compassion is the true human nature. Fear is the enemy.

    • @tam1641
      @tam1641 3 года назад +1

      If u are a good person u will probably meet good ppl In life

    • @karljones5480
      @karljones5480 3 года назад

      Not sure if the everyone knows me lad in the market video was such as nice lad👀

  • @JennyJeanRazzle
    @JennyJeanRazzle 2 года назад +72

    I spent a couple of weeks in a small fishing village in Jamaica after my divorce, it was so refreshing to slow down and just be there. The people were unbelievably friendly and helpful. I want to bring my boys there someday. My friend built herself a treehouse there! The resorts don’t do Jamaica justice. Stay away from the resorts and you have 1000x more fun!

  • @SuburbanColours
    @SuburbanColours 3 года назад +219

    I’m from ireland and I had no idea about the Irish influence on Jamaica !! Thanks for sharing ! Hello to my Irish-Jamaican distant cousins !

    • @rattusnorvegicus4380
      @rattusnorvegicus4380 3 года назад +9

      I`m from Irish economic migrants to Scotland in 1730, so I say hello too. I felt at home watching the vid of the beautiful place with its beautiful people.

    • @trishnewman910
      @trishnewman910 3 года назад +28

      You might be surprised to know how many decendants your family do have in Jamaica.

    • @jruss9851
      @jruss9851 3 года назад +17

      Big up! We pronounce some words the exact same way.

    • @TheWillog
      @TheWillog 3 года назад +3

      Trench town is name after a man from Mayo (I think Mayo)

    • @FerrisFlyer
      @FerrisFlyer 3 года назад +14

      I see a real similarity between some of the Jamaicans from the country side to the Irish and English from similar rural areas. Polite to a fault. A love of the land. And a bit of divilment and cheeky fun about them too.

  • @lindyxyo4254
    @lindyxyo4254 3 года назад +90

    Man, Tommy. You managed to find an awesome, gem of a guy who was 60 years old and took you on a day long tour in the heart of Jamaica for the hell of it; for the adventure. He was keeping better pace than you!
    Beautiful, hope Shootout is doing alright and you continue to have these kinds of amazing interactions in your travels.

    • @rocco_420
      @rocco_420 Год назад +2

      You basically took the words right outta my mouth. I'd love to spend the day with shootout and just hangout and stuff lol

    • @Sunsetchess
      @Sunsetchess 4 месяца назад

      he said he was 60 but also said he had a son who was 50

  • @cinepurete9579
    @cinepurete9579 3 года назад +90

    Shootout is such a good person, it felt like you where talking to an old friend, so pure and humble guy

  • @isabelleschwartz5855
    @isabelleschwartz5855 2 года назад +4

    It's crazy black how people are the same it doesn't matter whether if they are jamaïcains, from any of the 54 country of the african continental that's exactly how they will treat like this nice man, Shoutout from jamaïca. Tommy you are a luky man to discover our genuine kindness. Whenever they sound hard and mean it's only because of the people who have taken advange of us but as a whole we are a good people. Safe journey on your travels.

  • @RabianOfficial
    @RabianOfficial 3 года назад +136

    Everyone in the world must visit Jamaica atleast once in their life. You will be reborn upon your visit. Out of many one people 🇯🇲!

  • @TheGracehew
    @TheGracehew 10 месяцев назад +5

    In the Spirit of Jamaica, Shootout tours his rural ‘backyard’ with you ~ discovering plants…vegetables…fruits ~ you struck Gold, Tommy!👍❤☺️

  • @CheapCharlieChronicles
    @CheapCharlieChronicles 3 года назад +361

    Jamaica looks like a pretty cool country to visit outside of the tourist resorts.

    • @HH-zl9rb
      @HH-zl9rb 3 года назад +32

      Jamaica is paradise on earth

    • @bremer2243
      @bremer2243 3 года назад +23

      Once yuh look like a dah bredda yah even gunman will give yuh a tour lol

    • @Northsmen
      @Northsmen 3 года назад +13

      If you white you safe

    • @n8archy121
      @n8archy121 3 года назад +5

      @@Northsmen I’ve never been, is that true?

    • @32braveheart
      @32braveheart 3 года назад +7

      10:16 Soviet adventure refers to bald and bankrupt?
      44:50 The Colonel knows where the Kromanti are staying like the back of his hand but Rasta don’t work for no CIA
      45:39 Shootout not happy if you call him Shooter

  • @fabiano8888
    @fabiano8888 2 года назад +36

    Tom happens to always find the right man who's known by everyone and whom nobody's can mess with. That's so impressive! Shootout is such an amazing person and a walking heritage! This episode had a very documentary feeling on it thanks to that interaction with him. I loved it!

  • @noyesplease9522
    @noyesplease9522 3 года назад +84

    Shout out to Shootout. What a wholesome dude. You meet so cool people everywhere you go. Thank you for giving us the chance to meet them through your videos as well!

    • @marcelknowsbest8895
      @marcelknowsbest8895 3 года назад

      I'm trying to find out which African tribe my friend is from he has a Jamaican back ground

    • @guwop2234
      @guwop2234 3 года назад +1

      dude had a kid at 10 years old?

    • @andrenefinn704
      @andrenefinn704 3 года назад

      He has great spirit, so he attacked like people

    • @misspeacelove7395
      @misspeacelove7395 2 года назад

      @@guwop2234 Lol! I think that´s just Jamaicans they´re not too accurate about age etc or sometimes mislead people for fun. I remember asking my dad how old he was (Jamaican too) and he´d always say 25 even after I passed 25 years old..haha!

    • @cantstanddra9186
      @cantstanddra9186 2 года назад

      Fish n hooker

  • @trishnewman910
    @trishnewman910 3 года назад +14

    Shootout was saying that " as long as you are with him , no one can bother you"
    He also said that no one can come on his land without him giving them authorisation.
    The weed he was showing you, it's called Maroon weed, it closes its leaves when its touched.

  • @geoffreyanguyo4616
    @geoffreyanguyo4616 3 года назад +19

    Can't be a coincidence that wherever you go there is a beautiful soul waiting to recieve you...today it was Shootout ...this is your fate. Respect!

    • @thelion2078
      @thelion2078 3 года назад +6

      I think it's the vibe tommy gives off. It attracts the best people.

  • @leslied.2475
    @leslied.2475 3 года назад +59

    This is gold my friend! A lot of people don't know this history.
    When the colonel starts talking I had this emotional rush when he mentioned two tribes from my country Nigeria.
    The Igbos from the south west and the Yorubas from the western part.

    • @Xsayspurs
      @Xsayspurs 3 года назад +1

      Igbos are everywhere in the world

    • @alexlarsen6413
      @alexlarsen6413 3 года назад

      One love

    • @shantelnthomas
      @shantelnthomas 3 года назад

      Igbos are in east yoruba southern nigeria

    • @leslied.2475
      @leslied.2475 3 года назад

      @@shantelnthomas *South east I meant. Typo error.

  • @globallibran378
    @globallibran378 3 года назад +160

    Tommy, I told you my countrymen gonna take care of you. Shootout is a typical Jamaican dude, friendly ,welcoming and kind. That grand tour was great. He spoke super quick as many people from the rural parts of Jamaica do and yes it's tough to follow for a foreigner. That's why ua Jamaicans living in the US use patois ( slower than shootouts but effective in a typical US work environment) to speak in code. You would be there guessing..lol. re the chocolate ( cocoa)he gave you at 40:05 , you simply sucked on the pulp. The hard thing you spat out IS what is used uo make the chocolate. You should try and drink the Chocolate tea/hot beverage , it's also awesome. Seeing my homeland is giving me nostalgia Tommy. I was just there in October but the visit was too short. My bornland is stunning to look at, and I am glad you are enjoying it. I know You are not the youtuber who showcases the high life but many of your viewers sadly will never see the stunning mansions in Jamaica as that's not your thing. But it wouid at least let them see a balance of the rural lifestyle and the regular Joe as well as the trendy side of Jamaica. Many visitors only see the hotels and Dunns River falls but that island and all its 14 parishes has so much to see. Whatever you showcase I appreciate.i would wish you could go up to Red Hills or Smokey Vale ( or any other mansion crested hill in Kingston and St Andrew and pan your camera down on Kingston and the Harbour, it's a stunning view from that altitude. Tommy I hope to meet you along your journeys one day. Imagine that same island has the current fastest man and women alive. Bless up and One Love Tommy!

  • @fiifiward
    @fiifiward 3 года назад +38

    Years ago in college I was fortunate to have a statistics professor from Jamaica 🇯🇲. At first I wondered why he was so strict grading my work particularly, so one day after lectures I waited to speak with him to find out what the problem was. He then proceeded to share with me the Maroon folks from Ghana, where I was raised and I was blown away at how the culture was preserved inspite of all they were put through. As always your series are educational and very informative amongst the many travel vlogs.
    Thanks for sharing the series on Jamaica and its definitely renewed my interest in visiting the Island.

    • @sshenry33
      @sshenry33 2 года назад +1

      Yea u should 🇯🇲🇯🇲

    • @talktruth4145
      @talktruth4145 2 года назад +2

      Much love . We're one 🇯🇲🇳🇬

  • @KJ_Agyeman
    @KJ_Agyeman 3 года назад +17

    Tommy, I'm from Ghana an Akan from the Twi speaking people of Asante. My name is Kwame Agyeman. So proud of you letting me see where my lost brothers are. Thank you. Some day. I'd like to make this journey to see them.

    • @Saskatchewanlee
      @Saskatchewanlee 3 года назад +1

      @villagechessboy I really hope u can and you do..wud be great...bless up

    • @charmainethompson1319
      @charmainethompson1319 3 года назад +2

      But the majority of them doesn't lived there anymore, because they moved in the city or other towns, especially the younger people. You can find many in st Elizabeth also that still continue the African culture there and you can find many in Albert Town too

    • @teslarstewart4932
      @teslarstewart4932 3 года назад +4

      Kwame We have Jamaicans with that name also we are not lost we were stolen and robbed of our original language we tried holding on to what little we remembered but we have to mixed it with other African dialects such as Igbos/Yoruba just to keep our African spirit going unlike Africans in Brazil still are able to speak and understand the Yoruba language because their masters never separate them from each other u get the pictures they sabotage my ppl because they put up a fight.

  • @lokech9272
    @lokech9272 3 года назад +30

    ANOTHER ONE from Tommy!
    What a video! I now understand why the British loved Jamaica and held on to it dearly. It is a real tropical paradise. As you said, there is no proble of food there because the place is so so fertile. The waterfalls looked amazing. Just like a paradise on earth. I saw you edited some other swimmers behind you.
    What a character SHOOTOUT is! He is a great caring man inside that tough talking. Unfortunately, like all black fathers in Jamaica and Africa, our kids who get a chance to fly out to study and work abroad, always prefer to arrange for their mothers to join them there leaving the old men behind. This has led to many family break ups and sometimes, the men start a new life with another woman.
    Economis conditions forces the locals to head to the west to earn a living, while the westerners like you are loving the paradise the locals leave behind for life in the cold unfriendly Europe and North America.
    Keep up the good work Tommy and we all look forward to the South American adventures.
    Much love from Nairobi, KENYA
    It is great to learn about the Maroon people and their history. Too bad the original langauge has been assimlated and died off.

  • @KammaDyn
    @KammaDyn 3 года назад +63

    That's really interesting to know that they want to learn the Twi language .... You doing a great job Sabbatical... LOVE FROM GHANA

    • @talktruth4145
      @talktruth4145 2 года назад +2

      I'm dying to learn lol. Thanks much.🇯🇲

    • @miahconnell23
      @miahconnell23 2 года назад

      Fanti & Twi are pretty close, no ? Are they mutually intelligible ?

    • @alpha_vision
      @alpha_vision 2 года назад

      @@talktruth4145 lol I speak fante and twi I can teach you 😀

    • @alpha_vision
      @alpha_vision 2 года назад +1

      @@miahconnell23 yes they are pretty close. The fante's can understand twi perfectly but it's a bit hard for the Ashante's to grasp the fante language

    • @danielnelson9004
      @danielnelson9004 2 года назад +2

      @@alpha_vision that’s simply because twi is more popular in Ghana than fanti. Fantes get to communicate in twi more than Ashanti’s get to communicate in fanti. So definitely the Ashanti’s will struggle with the fanti more.

  • @karenc.6450
    @karenc.6450 2 года назад +9

    Hi Tommy,
    Great series you have here. At 24:43 you said that you didn't understand what Shootout was saying.
    He was offering you protection! He said that if you come to that place and any young man approach you, you should call his name, and they will leave you alone.

  • @oraldohusbands6394
    @oraldohusbands6394 3 года назад +46

    This is exactly what you get when you come to the carribean and you can connect with the average person. You get the real truth, you can't get this from the tourist board or no Government department. I am from the carribean and this video makes me feel good about being from here, we have different cultures but we are more the same than we really think

    • @ridersrepublic_4017
      @ridersrepublic_4017 3 года назад +2

      So true. There is always one basic human trait in any culture. Love.

  • @quinswain2976
    @quinswain2976 3 года назад +11

    omg you can see how much a gem Jamaica is.

  • @chronicdose
    @chronicdose 3 года назад +40

    You can tell Shooter is an OG. Lives by respect, awesome experience. Keep the high beams on and honk on corners bro. When driving by night even if you see lights, hit that horn, I learned it from driving in Trinidad and tabago.

  • @altheawhyte2328
    @altheawhyte2328 Год назад +1

    You are exceptional - speak many languages and drive on Jamaica roads navigating traffic and 'reckless' drivers🤩Thanks for video of my country, enjoy the friendly resourceful people and "walk good"(JA dialect in English means "safe travel") ONE LOVE 🇯🇲in🇺🇸

  • @novabigstar1509
    @novabigstar1509 3 года назад +35

    Shootout was so cool and on another level, he gives off a real shaman/spiritual vibe. All these maroon people seem to still be connected to nature and carry a deep african history within them.

  • @kgriff5537
    @kgriff5537 3 года назад +36

    Respect to Sabbatical. You're a brave man driving up the Blue Mountains. A lot of Jamaicans have no idea what the Blue Mountains are like because they never been up there.
    I know people who turned back halfway on the way to Strawberry Hills, a famous Restaurant on the Mountains, because that driving was too stressful. Just a conservative estimate, I think 85 percent of Jamaicans never been up the Blue Mountains. So they don't know the true beauty that lies up there.

    • @globallibran378
      @globallibran378 3 года назад +1

      Lol..sadly I am in that 80 percent. Furthest I have gone is Newcastle..one day one day...this from a guy who has driven Round Jamaica several times...I will have to do that trip on my next return visit.

    • @CWill19
      @CWill19 2 года назад +1

      If people are on RUclips getting to the peak of Mt Everest, blue mountains should b a damn breeze

  • @alexlarsen6413
    @alexlarsen6413 3 года назад +117

    I love this Jamaica series so much I kinda wanna move there! Love the nature, love the culture and the vibe, love the people...and I know for sure there's at least one danish man already living there! 🇯🇲✌️

    • @inyomoufizaWabbit
      @inyomoufizaWabbit 3 года назад

      Just stay put okay

    • @alexlarsen6413
      @alexlarsen6413 3 года назад +7

      @@inyomoufizaWabbit Mmmmkay?

    • @inyomoufizaWabbit
      @inyomoufizaWabbit 3 года назад +2

      Just visit, no stay okay

    • @alexlarsen6413
      @alexlarsen6413 3 года назад +12

      @@inyomoufizaWabbit I visit, I stay mmmmkay

    • @inyomoufizaWabbit
      @inyomoufizaWabbit 3 года назад +1

      No whiteboy. You’re way out of depth. Haha I’d love to see you try n mix with the locals haha. Know your place

  • @lorrainechittock
    @lorrainechittock 3 года назад +34

    I had total faith you would do a 'African language' vlog in Jamaica!!!! This was great, I totally teared up a few times. Love ShootOut, and know his kids will see this and there will be a happy reunion. He is now a legend!!!! Thanks for a great great episode, one love!

  • @WhayYay
    @WhayYay 3 года назад +34

    I love how older people always got their name's from something so literal, I've seen it with Italians as well as this guy. "Yea they call me Johnny Clean Hands because I wash my hands before every meal".

    • @moodfm5673
      @moodfm5673 3 года назад +3

      im tony two times two times

    • @N17-o2r
      @N17-o2r 3 года назад +2

      @@moodfm5673 go get the papers, get the papers

    • @canobenitez
      @canobenitez 3 года назад

      John Smith

    • @WhayYay
      @WhayYay 3 года назад

      @@canobenitez Because he blacksmiths while on the toilet

    • @ryanvelez6762
      @ryanvelez6762 2 года назад

      😂😂😂😂👌🏽

  • @baldandbiking
    @baldandbiking 3 года назад +30

    These are the kind of vids I like the most. Just exploring the back country and spending time with the locals. No touristy stuff. Great job, kept me engrossed. I usually don't last 48 minutes watching unless it's something that captures my interests. Real surprised that Shooter wouldn't take a few bucks for spending a whole day walking you around and giving you a tour.

    • @dopeytripod
      @dopeytripod 2 года назад

      check out sailing sv delos from like 8 years ago, that was a great series,
      its still good now but more fam orientated

  • @mr.drummond2250
    @mr.drummond2250 3 года назад +104

    Out of the hundreds of travel vlog videos I’ve seen from several channels, this has to be the most wholesome , educational, and enjoyable one ive seen yet ! Just made me realize why I love my Jamaican woman so much. Lol it’s their kindness and selflessness that cuts them from a different cloth. Definitely refreshing to see.

  • @BromaniJones
    @BromaniJones 2 года назад +6

    I've seen all Sabbatical videos up until this point, and I think this one might just be my surprise favorite. Thanks to Shootout and this special town

  • @seansiravo194
    @seansiravo194 3 года назад +21

    It would be cool to share this video with his kids. No telling how long since they have seen their dad

  • @vaughn8997
    @vaughn8997 2 года назад +10

    Its funny how Shootout speaks his patois like Tommy understands everything he is saying.

  • @crustycobs2669
    @crustycobs2669 3 года назад +40

    Shout out to Jamaicans. I had a mind-blowing visit there and was shown a good time despite the
    warnings from all the 'official' kind of people warning me about doing such a thing. Respect!

  • @Angie-tu3mm
    @Angie-tu3mm 2 года назад +11

    Big up to Shootout! 👊🏿You’re a good representation of JA🇯🇲

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 3 года назад +34

    The whole island is very picturesque. Even the unpaved roads aren't that bad.
    I only saw one place you showed that had abandoned cars by the side of the road ( that's what they do in West Africa).
    Everything else, is clean, picturesque and fresh.
    I believe the Maroons were undefeated by the British and the British ended up signing a peace treaty with them.
    The Colonel speaks perfect English, so there's no need for subtitles.
    People are very friendly and welcoming.
    The one man who asked you for money was direct and had no ulterior motive. That's a clean approach I can live with.

  • @Rikitikisiki
    @Rikitikisiki 3 года назад +46

    You always seem to find "the man", that keeps you safe and knows everyone and everything about the village, town or city. It's a talent for sure :)

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex 3 года назад +158

    I needed this in my life. You’re about one of the only travel vloggers I can stand. Thank
    You for being you and pumping out nothing but the hits. And intimacy with the places you visit that’s 2nd to none. Please stay safe out there, and be well. Until next upload!

    • @lg7879
      @lg7879 3 года назад +2

      Facts

    • @ecall1771
      @ecall1771 3 года назад +3

      Well said ! true true :)

    • @vitoriatime6825
      @vitoriatime6825 3 года назад

      Beautiful video in nature nice little town the guy is cool and nice I really enjoy this video thank you stay safe

    • @goodrobot1
      @goodrobot1 3 года назад

      Bald, Baldr and now Sabbatical.. my top 3

    • @genehunsinger3981
      @genehunsinger3981 3 года назад +1

      Just A T-Rex--that's what "$hitshow" said bout yer muma

  • @sly7231
    @sly7231 3 года назад +6

    Great job Tommy.
    I'm a Ghanaian. I speak Ashanti(Twi), i speak Fante(kromante), i speak Ga, I speak Frafra(Upper East) and i can also speak a bit of other languages in Ghana. Proud to be a Ghanaian.
    Was just hoping you would get someone who could speak the Kromante language right after meeting the Colonel but hey, nice adventure. Thumbs up

  • @bigbutters2234
    @bigbutters2234 3 года назад +6

    Tommy you should have given that man a donation especially since he didn't ask. That was a great tour. Shooter was a gentleman. Be safe and enjoy your next adventure.

    • @opalmcd
      @opalmcd 3 года назад +1

      I'm in total agreement with you. He really deserved a donation.

  • @robertvasquez240
    @robertvasquez240 3 года назад +15

    Shootout is an example of a kind, altruistic person who we as total strangers are blessed to meet.
    I appreciate your videos!

  • @linglee8688
    @linglee8688 3 года назад +24

    Love my country. Thanks for broadcasting it to the world Tommy. Yah real yute.

    • @remcovanvliet3018
      @remcovanvliet3018 3 года назад +9

      I really love your county, too! The more videos I see of it, the more it makes me want to visit, possibly even live there. Big up 👍. Lots of love from the Netherlands.

  • @rohanwelsh9944
    @rohanwelsh9944 3 года назад +10

    Tommy, how you manage to drive in Jamaica , that is quite impressive. 🇯🇲🇺🇲

  • @antonynjeri1464
    @antonynjeri1464 3 года назад +45

    Jamaica is really beautiful. its a wonderful place. A tropical heaven walking on the mountains with a spliff can be mind blowing

    • @CWill19
      @CWill19 2 года назад

      I can’t wait 2 hike the blue mountains !

  • @lidiarodney897
    @lidiarodney897 3 года назад +4

    Thank You. I hope to one day visit the place myself with my family. My youth is Jamaican descent, the line of his fathers mother comes from Maroon. I was always amazed with n full of respect to this People n They history. Queen Nanny is my hero, as a Woman she is example of what to be a Warrior n real Woman - a woman bravely fighting for her family n all her people, intelligent n so brave n strong in her mind. Its my dream to visit that land same as badly I miss for going to places in Ethiopia.
    Thanks a lot for taking us with U to that journey, to walk this land, see this nature its sth that melts my heart n moves ne really.
    Much appreciation n love
    Bless U

  • @darrendarcy7132
    @darrendarcy7132 3 года назад +25

    Let’s get Tommy 1 million views per episode
    Spread the word 🇮🇪☘️

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus 2 года назад +33

    I'm just falling in love with Jamaica! The scenery, the people, and the really laid-back lifestyle!

  • @kooolio007
    @kooolio007 3 года назад +23

    Even me being a Jamaican had a hard time understanding shootout at times :). Much respect

    • @godlove4080
      @godlove4080 3 года назад +12

      Must joke u a mek

    • @ajames185
      @ajames185 3 года назад

      @@unruly7516 No we don't. We are proud of our heritage, most of us are 1st generation immigrants, so still very much connected. You sound foolish.

    • @ajames185
      @ajames185 3 года назад

      @@unruly7516 You are wrong. Mostly mixed race?.. do you have any stats/research to back up that assertion? I think not.
      Also, the only reason you lot knew about the White Yardie thing, was because us Jamaican Brits were defending him online. We are well aware of the motto, "out of many, one people". Infact, during the exchange, one of the presenters (a Jamaican Brit) admitted that WY was probably more Jamaican than her.
      You clearly do not understand the nuances of UK culture, so don't speak on it.

    • @thelion2078
      @thelion2078 3 года назад

      @@ajames185 no one can say ur not Jamaican.

  • @d.cypher2920
    @d.cypher2920 3 года назад +7

    Yeah, some of the best coffe comes from the blue mountains of Jamaica.
    It's pretty expensive as well.
    They also have 'Appleton estates Rum'. It's a big deal there also.

  • @koolkat4103
    @koolkat4103 3 года назад +37

    It’s cool that I can watch videos like this to get more education of my background. I’ve always heard my grandparents have Irish, syrian and many other ethnicities mixed with them, watching ur videos is making me want to research more

    • @ManoloFromThe6ix
      @ManoloFromThe6ix 3 года назад +2

      Out of many,one people.
      So many races down here in Jamaica,I'm Jamaican/German/Scottish

  • @michaelsetliff1276
    @michaelsetliff1276 3 года назад +4

    There are people in this world who you could hang out with and have one (or twelve) beers. Shootout is one of those guys. I like the way you meet and feature good people in your videos Tommy. It restores my faith in humanity. :):). Thanks brother.

  • @1jay76
    @1jay76 3 года назад +30

    Sabbatical you are the best man. Keep living up the life in my country 🇯🇲 You always radiate Good energy and attract great people to you. Stay Bless and stay safe. Nuff love

  • @Just.A.T-Rex
    @Just.A.T-Rex 3 года назад +13

    Once again. Thank you Tommy!
    Edit: the thumbnail part had me dying. I wish I knew you in person as our demeanor and the way we go through life and social interactions is very similar. Keep on rocking

  • @richardsampras4574
    @richardsampras4574 3 года назад +8

    you can feel sabbatical's overwhelming sadness when shootout left... i felt sad too

  • @mrforbes74
    @mrforbes74 3 года назад +3

    It's not often you get to see film of authentic Jamaica, and specifically the distinction between the crazy hustle of towns and cities vs the beautiful country life.
    There is so much more to Jamaica than the stereotypes. This series captures that perfectly, whilst showing the true spirit of the people there.

  • @33patrique
    @33patrique 3 года назад +12

    Jamaica is the most beautiful place ever 😍

  • @MistersPuukjis
    @MistersPuukjis 3 года назад +2

    Dude, you're in good luck! I am somewhat a travel vlogger Nostradamus. Started following Harald baldr when he had 100k subs, now over 2 mil, bald and bankrupt at 30k now more than 3 mil, Kurt caz with just 10 k and now a little short of a million.
    I can tell you, you're going to be massive. 1 mil in year 2022 easy. Fantastic content, I became a devoted follower this week.

  • @barrybrowning9682
    @barrybrowning9682 3 года назад +51

    Glad to bump into you tonight Tommy. Also glad you made it out of the mountains safe and sound. " Shootout " was a cool guide. Wasn't sure what to expect of the "colonel" once you hooked up with him but he was cool too and gave you a good interview. I can't help but wonder what you might have left out since the negative issues that transpired concerning the Kingston hood vid. Thanks man. See you next time. Be safe.

    • @ryanmac9628
      @ryanmac9628 3 года назад +1

      lol what happend in the Kingston hood vid that made I think he might cut bits out.

    • @MultiWTFGamer
      @MultiWTFGamer 3 года назад +4

      @@ryanmac9628 there was a Rasta who smoked weed and RUclips didn’t like that

  • @user23724
    @user23724 2 года назад +5

    This was a really awesome video, love seeing the true side of a place with the locals. What an awesome guy shootout was to show you around giving you a tour, introducing you to people and teaching you about the local plants and food, and to not ask or want anything in return :)

  • @olaoluwaojeleye6530
    @olaoluwaojeleye6530 3 года назад +6

    I’m from Nigeria 🇳🇬 I wil love to relocate to this beautiful country Jamaica 🇯🇲 probably marry there, thanks for this video tommy😍🥰

  • @fe567
    @fe567 3 года назад +7

    Big shout out to "shoot out"! You should definitely do more vlogs with him in the future! I thinks he's now a fan favorite!

  • @papayaa569
    @papayaa569 3 года назад +24

    Thanks man you bring the real feeling of any country you in. Beautiful nature in Jamaica. Shootout a real character. So amazing he didn’t ask for money, you not in Africa, but somehow he is the one who will bring a million views eventually to this video so he and the community deserve a big portion …

  • @snake_eyes_garage
    @snake_eyes_garage 3 года назад +9

    Incredibly awesome. The Jamaican people have my respect. All the best this holiday.

  • @HH-zl9rb
    @HH-zl9rb 3 года назад +23

    Beautiful ending. One love in Jamaica 🇯🇲 beautiful island and people. Big up yourself Tommy and safe flight ✈️

  • @Feliz_BroDad
    @Feliz_BroDad Год назад +2

    Incredible, the amount of value you offer through this content is truly unique

  • @juliesampson4922
    @juliesampson4922 3 года назад +6

    Wow Tommy absolutely a gem!!! You went looking for a lost language and ended up with a day of learning from an amazing teacher named Shootout!
    Go to show that "the journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step".
    Please change the deceptive title!!!!!

  • @lucdms
    @lucdms 3 года назад +2

    SHOOTOUT, respect that name! What a incredible guy, it was hard to say goodbye from him, big man. Tks Tommy for materializing his history.

  • @masterliontamer2452
    @masterliontamer2452 3 года назад +15

    Tommy...that was overwhelmingly incredible. You always bump into some of the most iconic characters in your visits...from "Everybody Know Me" to "Shootout". Kudos, Man.

  • @shana2116
    @shana2116 2 года назад +3

    I always thought that the Irish accent sounded similar to that of the Jamaican accent now i know why. Thanks for dropping some knowledge.

  • @XChris7
    @XChris7 3 года назад +28

    Loving the Jamaica series 👍🏽

  • @freedompanda4055
    @freedompanda4055 3 года назад +4

    It’s 1:30am. I’ve watched almost 90 minutes of two of your videos. Best 90 minutes of the day. You travel the way I like to travel, and I appreciate your effort that you put into your channel! 🙏🏼

  • @alwaysjolly
    @alwaysjolly 3 года назад +24

    Sabbatical you've traveled and explored many countries but I can see you have a special love for Jamaica the beautiful Island the vibes , the friendly people the culture. You said it's your last but then you decided more visits 😊, and vedeoing. The ting up de.

  • @jackmermigas9465
    @jackmermigas9465 3 года назад +5

    That was so insightful and educational. Thanks for jumping in there what a wonderful video!

  • @francois-renelessard1239
    @francois-renelessard1239 3 года назад +11

    In my opinion, your best and most interesting jamaican video; I was curious to know wether Shootout was expecting some money at the end of the day,,,No sir, he represents so well the genuinity, kindness and warmth of his people. One love! from Montréal

    • @sinaolowoake8142
      @sinaolowoake8142 3 года назад +9

      I knew from the beginning Shootout wasn't going to check fi money. There's a vibe about him.....Full ah knowledge and ready fi share. Those who share don't really ask for anything in return. Dem jus live by the father blessing

    • @am5790
      @am5790 3 года назад +2

      @@sinaolowoake8142 most rural folks are honest folks

  • @filmkiba9645
    @filmkiba9645 3 года назад +5

    Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, I love this Vlog😍🥰❤️❣️, One day, by God willing, I will visit the moore town.

  • @richieredw9218
    @richieredw9218 3 года назад +17

    Hey man, Shout out to you for showing rural Jamaica, I was there from Nov 10 to Dec 12th, I made some trips to the foot of the blue mountains but not as far you went. A coconut in Ocho Ríos costs $ Jmd 500 in the tourist areas. I went to Buff Bay in the mountains, have property there, nice video, night driving in Jamaica is definitely a death wish, they don't dip their lights and its a free for all, I was happy to return my rental with no damage, nuff respect 🇯🇲

    • @davikghst9498
      @davikghst9498 3 года назад

      Lol 500 JMD is robbery, but its a tourist area so, expected.

    • @ceej8456
      @ceej8456 2 года назад

      500 bills! Yuh get chop 😂

  • @warrenskill1487
    @warrenskill1487 3 года назад +5

    Shootout is a amazing tour guide that was just a man in the village he has a wealth of knowledge with plants etc and local knowledge I would go visit there just for the experiences and peaceful low key life

  • @onedirection3510
    @onedirection3510 3 года назад +23

    Awesome experience!
    Shootout (not shooter lol) is such a cool guy! People like him can make a whole trip worthwhile.

  • @ralstonkerr9138
    @ralstonkerr9138 3 года назад +3

    Blessings Sabbatical I can safely say you are one of the bravest youtuber . To come to Jamaica and drove yourself around you are amazing. Nuff Respect to you I just love how you learn so fast to speak like Jamaicans. You are one cool Long islanders I have ever seen . Please be safe when you travel to some of those countries. One Love.

  • @Tanaka1943
    @Tanaka1943 3 года назад +14

    just made my day with this upload. Tommy you son of a gun, you're the best travel dude on youtube. Stay Safe bra

  • @ragjamrock
    @ragjamrock 3 года назад +2

    Great video my friend! You have experienced something most Jamaicans don't get to see.Anyone watching this vlog please don't go to Jamaica saying you're looking for shootout,you may get more than you bargained for.😊🌴

  • @dabdaddyjosh
    @dabdaddyjosh 3 года назад +13

    I'm happy to have met shootout thru your videos. We all have a piece of enlightenment within us. The more we share with each other, the more enlightened we all become. Thanks for the adventure

  • @rhailand5
    @rhailand5 3 года назад +1

    Shoutout, what a lovely man, a heart of love

  • @wez05
    @wez05 3 года назад +19

    I love the way you love our culture, and bring it to the word continue the great work fam.

  • @africanday7337
    @africanday7337 3 года назад +9

    Colonel, Shoot-out; the names sound bad but their character is amazingly lovely. Tommy you're gifted in finding the best people in every locality you visit 👍👍👍

    • @maisieburrell1549
      @maisieburrell1549 2 года назад

      Tommy a the real thing. He still would be safe in even the volatile and crime ridden areas. He is showing how to enjoy the real jsmaica

  • @kevinrichards1227
    @kevinrichards1227 3 года назад +14

    This is one of the best videos I've seen. I learned alot about Jamaica and its people in this short 44min video. Thank you, Happy Holidays!

  • @druyoutoo
    @druyoutoo 15 дней назад

    My trip through the blue mountains to Kingston was amazing, the coffee growing everywhere and the tight mountain roads and the relief from the heat was life changing for me. This is a place that has to be seen and experienced thank you

  • @jonathanpalmer7440
    @jonathanpalmer7440 3 года назад +19

    U should do more vlogs in Jamaican💯
    And shootout did not say u couldn’t see his house, he was explaining to that even tho it looks unprotected no intruders cant come there because he will use a wood and hit them over😂

  • @didiermontagnier6114
    @didiermontagnier6114 3 года назад +3

    you were very lucky to have met a wonderful gentleman like shooter. Somehow, his mannerisms remind me of the old English servicemen that I have met in the UK

  • @marvlessmarvin
    @marvlessmarvin 3 года назад +7

    That was one of the most beautiful sites you been to. And you had an awesome informal tour guide towards the latter half of the video lol. It's a cozy lifestyle

  • @jamesmorrow4573
    @jamesmorrow4573 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @jeffannett2446
    @jeffannett2446 3 года назад +11

    Thanks for doing what you are dóing .... and sharing it man !

  • @LabRat6619
    @LabRat6619 2 года назад +1

    You got big balls visiting these places.

  • @gregmock6808
    @gregmock6808 3 года назад +36

    Enjoyed these Jamaican episodes....thanks for sharing them...My Jamaican friends are from the Yoruba tribe...proud and earthy people...recorded with them on the Big Island long ago...many Jamaicans in the islands. Great snapshots of the landscapes outside Kingston proper...that may be as close as I ever get to experiencing the place

  • @swiffmediaent6205
    @swiffmediaent6205 3 года назад +2

    Tommy you need to come back to Jamaica bro, do more videos about St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover...
    Your videos are fantastic, we love your work.